Yearly Archives: 2009

If I had plans that required a fabulous dress (and allowed for an unlimited budget), I’m pretty sure this is the look I’d be going with to ring in 2010…A killer dress with understated accessories that let the sparkle speak for itself. Although… a big chunky pink cocktail ring might have to sneak in there […]

And you would look fabulous too! Thank you so much for all of the inspiration this year. You are one of the warmest and most generous bloggers I've had the pleasure of meeting this year and it's been an absolute pleasure! All the best for 2010! xoxo, Ally

I LOVE this look. Obviously the dress is stunning and exactly what I would also choose to wear if I were going to a fancy party tonight. But My favorite part is the shoes because I would never think to pair off white shoes with the outfit, I always go straight for black!

If this is the last Room of the Week for this year… does that make it the Room of the Century? I don’t think I could really pick one of those if I tried…But this one would make a great candidate. I mean, just look at all it encompasses! The return of animal print, bold […]

Oh I loved this room the instant I saw it, too! Miles Redd is so good at creating a fantasy (I guess his background in set design helps). And I think you are right, for 2010 we are going to see a lot more undefinable, original spaces that mix it all together.

Happy New Year, Cassie! Thanks for all the inspiration you provided us in 2009!

Hey there Ms Fabulous, the room is awesome. Hope that you are having a fantastic Christmas Season, and are planning a wonderful celebration to ring in the New Year. Looking forward to 2010, and all the great design it will bring.

I lean more towards the minimalistic/clean side. But I am glad I clicked on the comment thing to see how many people really do like these types of interiors, very interesting. It kind of reminds me of Delta Burke and Designing Women:)

I actually posted a few of my 2010 design predictions yesterday, and one of them was "tribal" influences, lol. I do wish that there was a better term cause "tribal" is pretty vague. I like your prediction of undefined spaces. I think we're going to see more vintage influences especially and more natural textures like bare wood.

And if you saw my tear-sheet binder you'd know how hard it would be for me to pick a room of the century (or even of the year!)

ooh the rug—i'm a firm believer (as I know you are too!) that a good rug can make a room. and that rug would make some seriously divine rooms indeed! (of course, given that it's from the rug company, are we really surprised?!)

BUT just as important as good content is good manners. My favorite bloggers are those who are a supportive part of this community and each other, so let's just keep that up, shall we girls? xo

Nothing says good manners and being supportive like posting a fellow blogger's crotch on the internet. Your support of the hideous blog that would do such a thing, shows your own lack of manners in spades.

as for you ms (or perhaps mr?) vita ~ i'd encourage you to read that comment with the idea that maybe i wasn't really taking sides or pointing my words in one single direction? i don't necessarily agree with calling out other bloggers or making disparaging remarks about them in public (especially crotch shots). i also have zero personal issues with the blogger in question. all i'm asking is for everyone to play nice and if there are issues, that they are addressed like adults. THAT remark goes towards those who threaten lawsuits as well those posting crude (though sometimes entertaining) photos. in my experiences, the design blog community has been nothing but supportive of each other, and i intend to keep it that way.

If all you want is for people to play nice and address issues as adults, leaving a comment on that particular post is like proclaiming how much you support the Jewish religion while wearing an Adolf Hilter T-shirt. That post was the polar opposite of nice and adult. It would be great if we all got along and acted like mature adults, but we won't ever if that kind of thing is encouraged.

One last thing, if that woman was willing to publicly humiliate someone because she didn't play by her/your rules, what is she going to do to you, when you do something she doesn't like? These things always end badly.

anon – you know what? you're absolutely right. while i don't agree with comparing nazis to blog comments, i do agree that the nature of the post was immature. i would have liked to have left a comment on the previous post, but it had been deleted by then. for the record, when i started reading the previous post, i was almost surprised that i WASN'T included in this group of 'front row bloggers' being picked on (apparently i haven't reached that row yet). but THAT post (for the most part) was very well written. i didn't agree with all of it, but it was an interesting topic and worth a conversation – or at least an opinion.

as for behaving like adults, i have a feeling ALL of this could have been avoided had everyone behaved with a bit more maturity, and that includes conversations like these that are best reserved for emails. if you'd like to continue it, please feel free to do so there. thank you!

Boom, boom, boom!!!While our New Year’s Eve won’t involve fancy dresses or maybe even high heels (gasp!), I would still love to add a little spark with these fantastic necklaces from Elva Fields…I want them all!! These beauties are limited editions, so most are already sold out (sadness!), but you better believe I’m keeping my […]

All of those necklaces can be easily made by your fine self, (at a fraction of what someone else charges you to make them for you) which is what I and my friends do. Weiss brooches are ubiquitous on ebay as are all of the finding (in any and all metals). Make them yourself!

I have been a huge fan of Shine Home for quite some time, and have loved watching them expand from their lighting roots into fun textiles, small case goods, and beautiful furniture pieces. But what I’m really loving the most right now is their lookbook…Nothing gets me more excited than to see the connection between […]

I'd never heard of Shine Home either but have now signed up with them as a designer. These pictures from their lookbook are just stunning! I am a real fan of the blue spectrum and love the way that it's used in furniture and decor. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks Cassandra.

What a gorgeous post! Thank you on behalf of @shineeveryday-Susan Hornbeak Ortiz-the designer and owner of SHINE HOME and my social media client.

It is heartening to see how many of your readers love her design work. Susan has her MFA in sculpture and 5 yrs. ago turned her eye to furniture and lighting design. She designs every piece from start to finish and today her line encompasses those two categories, plus accessories, bedding, textiles and art. She is active in both the high-end residential and hospitality markets.

For any of you who are going to be in Paris next month for Maison&Objet, Susan will be showing her new pieces there. Please stop in and say hello!

It's also very exciting to share that SHINE HOME has been selected as the exclusive line to be shown in the new 3 story carpet and rug showroom in Monte Carlo, Monaco of Kaymar Moghadam of the famous Moghadam rug family-official suppliers of rugs to the royal family of Monaco. Kaymar is the second generation of this family and his luxurious and ultra hip new showroom http://fashionforfloors.com opens on Jan. 20th!

If you'd like more information on SHINE HOME, pls. feel free to contact me at leslie@tkpartnership.com or through DM on Twitter @tkpleslie.

Please also follow Susan on Twitter @shineeveryday as she makes her way to Paris and then Monte Carlo and shares her adventures with all of us~~

Susan's a Mom of 4 (all still at home) so she knows what it's like to juggle kids, design and company demands, etc. like so many of you do, too.

Again, thanks for the love and both of us would love to hear from any of you, fellow design lovers, if you have any questions, thoughts or ideas for SHINE HOME~

i love shine home's accent tables and lighting! also, the photo of the sliced agates/geodes is so captivating. do you know where i can find this or similar professional photography? i have emailed shine home already, likely they are pretty busy though.

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